TruMark Financial Credit Union, a financial institution in southeastern Pennsylvania, expanded its business banking and commercial lending division by hiring eight new team members.

The move follows TruMark Financial’s strategic objective to strengthen its position in the commercial sector. The eight new team members bring a depth of industry knowledge and a proven track record of delivering sustainable growth.

This new, expanded business banking franchise positions TruMark Financial to capitalize on new market opportunities as well as better serve existing business members through greater strength and scale, new perspective and expanded product offerings. The team officially joined the credit union on Oct. 30.

The new hires include:

  • Daniel Krewson, director of commercial loan origination
  • Derek Warden, director of loan policy and administration
  • Edward Hepworth, commercial loan officer
  • Brian Fox, commercial loan officer
  • Ashley Fisher (Fox), credit administration manager
  • G. Trupert Ortlieb, commercial lending portfolio analyst
  • Jack Eckhardt, director of government banking
  • Jason Mukai, senior business relationship manager

“For TruMark Financial, expanding our business banking and commercial lending division it’s not just a business strategy; it’s a commitment to the growth and prosperity of our local businesses,” Kelly Botti, CEO and president of TruMark Financial, said. “We’ve always been a champion of our communities and this, combined with our history of financial stability, positions us to be the answer the Philly business community is searching for.”

“We recognize the importance of providing innovative, technologically advanced solutions that empower our local businesses to thrive,” Steve Olson, chief lending officer at TruMark Financial, said. “That’s why I’m excited to welcome Dan Krewson, a proven local business banking leader, and his team to TruMark Financial. The team’s specialized knowledge and experience will complement our existing business banking and commercial lending teams, further solidifying our position as a trusted financial partner for all Philly businesses.”